We Remember: Obituaries For Tuesday, August 22

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Obituaries For Tuesday, August 22

Ila Mae Anderson, 92 of Cookeville, died Monday morning August 21, 2023 at Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Cookeville. Arrangements are pending.

Funeral service for Mildred Faye Davis, 80 of Sparta, will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Old Bon Air Cemetery. She passed away on August 20, 2023 at her home in Sparta. Mildred was born on September 1, 1942 in the Derossett Community in White County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Hallie Davis; brothers, Charles, Sammie, Darwin, and Jimmy. She is survived by her brothers, Eddie Cotton Davis and Russian (Freida) Davis, and Carl Davis; daughters, Anna (Darryl) Erney and Amy (David) Pippin; sister-in-laws, Betty Davis and Joyce Davis; grandchildren, Nichole Stewart, Josh Erney, Amanda Henry, Zach Pippin, Matthew Erney, Neikka Starkey, Mykka Erney, and Morgan Pippin; 17 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and two special friends; Linda Kaye Owens and Sarah Fuqua Bennett. Mildred lived in White County. She retired from the Buckboard to later go and serve as a Foster Grandparent for BonDeCroft Headstart and BonDeCroft Elementary. She was a member of BonDeCroft Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Funeral services for Edith Goolsby, 96 of Gainesboro, will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, with Danny Hembree officiating. Burial will follow in the Stacy Cemetery. She was born December 18, 1926, in Jackson County, and she passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Mabry Health Care and Rehab Center in Gainesboro. She was the daughter of the late Willie S. Light and Flora Jane Light. She was married to the late Fred Goolsby. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Freewill Holiness Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her Sons: Kennith Owen Goolsby, James Ronnie Goolsby, and Donnie Leon Goolsby. Survivors include her Daughters: Connie (Ronald) Scott of Celina TN, Sue (Michael) Stacy of Gainesboro, Kathy (Danny) Hembree of Cookeville; 9 Grandchildren; and multiple Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Wednesday from 10 A.M. until time of services. Memorial donations may be made to the Stacy Cemetery by contacting the funeral home.

Funeral Services for Mr. Ronnie Dale Melton, age 64, of Allons, will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Martin Chapel Church. Bro. Darrin Ford will officiate. Burial to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. Mr.Ronnie passed away from this life at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born in Overton County on July 11, 1959, to the late Champ and Harlan Collins Melton. Ronnie never met a stranger, and enjoyed helping people. He loved fishing and raccoon hunting. He loved his family dearly. Mr. Ronnie is survived by son Matthew Melton of Allons; sister Rita Melton Smith of Youngstown, OH; and aunt and uncle Elaine Maxfield and husband Milton of Allons. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife Jane Melton and son Kelly Jack Daniels. The family will welcome friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at Martin Chapel Church.

Funeral service for Jerry Wayne Young, 73 of Sparta, will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. John Phillips and Tommy Presley to officiate the service. To honor Jerry’s wishes, he will be cremated following the service. He passed away Monday morning, August 21, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. He was born February 10, 1950 in Sparta to the late Dibrell Lee Young and Daisy Belle Jones Young. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Julie Ann Carr Young, Mother-in-law: Betty Carr, Brothers: Dibrell Lee Young, Jr., Johnny Lee Young, and James Cecil Young, Sisters: Fannie Lee Brock and Lillie Belle Barlow. He is survived by his daughter: Clarrissa (John) Stewart; Son: Matthew Wayne Young; Grandchildren: Jonissa (Tim) Horne, Amber (Ryan) Davis, Bruce (Brittney) Young, and Brandon (Marina) Young; Great-Grandchildren: Aurora, Tavor, Anna Belle, Hadley, Paislee, Harper, Wyatt, John, Raelynn, Adalyn, & a little boy expected soon; Brothers: Paul (Jessie) Young, Lloyd Young, Lyle Eugene Young, & Doug (Denise) Carr; Sisters: Clara Mae Thompson, Gladys Garrell, Josephie Pittman, Debbie Young, Lora Ann (Shawn) Stouder, Georgia Marie Brown, Mary (Danny) Austin, and Teresa Hargis; Lifelong Friends: Virginia and Tommy Presley. The family will receive friends from 4pm until service time on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to help with funeral expenses.

Funeral Services for Ms. Wilma Faye Collins, age 72, of Cookeville, will be conducted 2 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Danny Allen will officiate. Burial to follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Ms. Wilma passed away from this life at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Cookeville, on May 23, 1951, to the late Horace Lee and Melena Ford Shaver. Wilma enjoyed taking road trips and listening to music. She loved having her friends and family around. She especially loved have themed game nights to gather the family together. Ms. Wilma is survived by her son Eric Raepsaet of Cookeville; granddaughter Hannah Ocampo and husband Danny of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandson Rey Ocampo of Phoenix, AZ; brothers Kenneth Wayne Shaver of Cookeville, and Ed Shaver and wife Cathy of Cookeville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her sisters Wanda McCoy and Nita Rowell. The family will welcome friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the Livingston Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Wanda Joyce Brock Hunter Ware, better known as “Granny J”, age 85 of Sparta, will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Old Bon Air Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1937 in Derossett, TN to the late Harry Eugene Brock and Clara Bell Green Brock. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Ray Hunter and Ivan Ware, Sister: Peggy Geer, & Brother: Gene Brock. She worked for Manual Officer and Jack Mitchell at the drugstore for many years and then to the old hospital which later became NHC of Sparta. There she worked as a CNA for 24yr and then retired. After retiring she loved to travel, also loved having family game nights, playing poker where she would clean the house. Loved playing her favorite games on the computer and word searches. She loved when family and friends came to visit. She would always ask “What’s your hurry you just got here”, she hated seeing them leave. She is survived by her Daughter: Vickie J Brown, Sparta; Granddaughters: Stephanie J Hickey & Husband Chris, Crossville & Jennifer Case & Husband James, Sparta; Great grandchildren: Rhealan Leonard & Camron, Zach Hickey, Morgan Case, & Isaac Case; Great-Great grandchildren: Tatum McClain & Remingtonn Leonard; Sister: Sandra Gail Majewski Wisconsin; Special Friend: June Goolsby;Honorable mention: Chris Tase; A host of nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm on Thursday Evening and from 8:00am until service time on Friday.

Celebration of Life for Jeffrey Don Comer, 67, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm at The Edge Annex of Life Church with Youth Pastor Davy Roland officiating. He went home to Jesus on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Jeff was a dedicated husband, father, Poppy, brother, educator, coach, and friend to many. He also loved cooking, spending time in God’s Word, and serving others. Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, sharing Christ’s love centered around serving, which he shared with those who surrounded him. Jeff joins his parents and father-in-law in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Carissa, son Christopher (Korie), daughter Meredith, two grand girls Kinley and Ellie, and a brother, Greg Groth (Petti). In addition, he is also survived by his mother-in-law, Brenda Bryant, Brothers in law James Bryant (Sherry), Matthew Bryant (Rachel), nieces Rachel, Emily, McKenzie, Claire, and nephew Caleb. “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14) was meaningful to Jeff because he wanted to live and finish strong in his strength in Christ. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to: PEP Foundation, 1400 East Spring Street, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38506. PEP Foundation supports students in the Putnam County School System.

A Celebration of Life for Rose Leigh Bilbrey Vines, 78 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Friday September 1 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Dr. Kevin Conrad will officiate. She passed away in Nashville on August 21 after a brief illness. Her family will welcome friends Friday from 11 a.m. until service time.

A celebration of life for Cindy A. Scritsmier, 63 of Gainesboro, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Gainesboro Bridge Church at 4 P.M., with Pastor Ken Lewis officiating. The family has chosen cremation. She was born June 11, 1960, in Rochelle, IL, and she passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence in Gainesboro. She was the daughter of Lorraine Cratolo and the late Phil Cratolo. On August 15, 2013, she was married to Fred E. Scritsmier, who survives. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Christian Fellowship Evangelical Free Church in Chicago, Paw Paw Bible Church in Paw Paw, IL, and Gainesboro Bridge Church in Gainesboro. Survivors include her Husband: Fred E. Scritsmier of Gainesboro; Daughters: Nicole Manley of Roselle IL, Regina Dyrda of Houston, TX, Corinne Dyrda of Glendale Heights, IL, and Dava Dyrda of Roselle, IL; Brothers: Al Cratolo, Ron Cratolo, John Cratolo, and Danny Cratolo; Sister: Brenda Cratolo of Lombard, IL; Mother: Lorraine Cratolo of Lombard, IL; Grandchild: Willow Dyrda; and other relatives. Memorial donations may be made to the Gainesboro Bridge Church by contacting the funeral home.